https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:51:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and/page/2#post-1679407 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:23:58 +0000 BrieN 1679407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would listen very carefully to what Mr. SF is saying - spoken and unspoken. <br />In my experience, it takes <b>a lot</b> for DH to mention something negative about what I'm wearing. If he has actually said something, it means he feels really strongly about it.&nbsp;<br />Your DH may have picked it out, and he has great taste :), and it is LOVEly on you, but he may have reservations that go beyond how it looks in general.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and/page/2#post-1679401 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:19:47 +0000 rachylou 1679401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's really beautiful. If your peeps are good with repeated dresses, I'd do it. (This is not allowed in my family for those under 70...lol. Snobs. Hahahaha And I'm talking luncheons.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and/page/2#post-1679392 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:15:41 +0000 Style Fan 1679392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix I have seen that brand of shoes somewhere.&nbsp; I will do a search.&nbsp; Thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and/page/2#post-1679390 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:14:37 +0000 Style Fan 1679390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Rachy it has a nice sheen to it.&nbsp; And it is slightly stretchy but holds me in.&nbsp; Not like Spanx but more like Lululemon.&nbsp; A nice feeling.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and/page/2#post-1679388 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:11:24 +0000 Style Fan 1679388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the advice and feedback.&nbsp; Mr SF is worried about my dress sticking out in the pictures but really he picked the dress out.&nbsp; He worries that I might outshine the bride.&nbsp; I am very flattered that he thinks his 60 something wife will take attention away from an&nbsp;exceptionally beautiful woman in her early 30s all dressed up in a gorgeous wedding dress.&nbsp; Yeah that is likely to happen.&nbsp; <br />The bride and groom are not very conventional people.&nbsp; There are all kinds of conventions being broken.<br />Retail girl - I am&nbsp;also in agreement with the Duchess of Cambridge.&nbsp; I loved that she is repeating outfits.&nbsp; <br />Robin F - Thank you!<br />Xtabay - Great advice.&nbsp; Ibuprofren and I are best friends.&nbsp; I also plan on going for a pedicure to a place near my hotel where the technician does amazing foot massages.&nbsp; Maybe I will have one the day before and that day.&nbsp; My feet will look great.<br />Muffin -&nbsp; Thanks for your vote of confidence.<br />Neelie-&nbsp; Thanks for the link.&nbsp; There is a Walking on the Cloud near us.&nbsp; I have been to the one in Burlington.&nbsp; There is also another good shoe store not far away.&nbsp; I agree that going to the actual store is best if possible.<br />Janet - There does&nbsp;seem to be a shortage of special occasion dresses out there unless you want black.&nbsp; I loved your dress and it looked great on you.&nbsp; Outdoor weddings are tricky in the summer.&nbsp; I have been to a&nbsp;few.<br />Suz - Yes there are times when it is best to stick out.&nbsp; I also have to be me.&nbsp; Dressing&nbsp;in something that isn't me is not going to work.</p> <p>Stepson #1 and his husband loved the dress.&nbsp; They&nbsp;were very impressed with it.&nbsp; My stepdaughter also loved it&nbsp;.&nbsp; So it was a hit at the first wedding.</p> <p>Now to work on shoes.&nbsp; <br />&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and/page/2#post-1679382 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:58:43 +0000 rachylou 1679382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Polyester satin? It looks like it has fancy sheen... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and/page/2#post-1679356 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:47:06 +0000 Vix 1679356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Stylefan --</p> <p>Agree with all that the dress looks stunning on you. And given all the context you've given it doesn't seem to be an issue to repeat unless Mr SF voices some much stronger opinions about the dress standing out "too much" vs just standing out because you look wonderful in it!</p> <p>Re shoes: they're such a try-before-buy thing I have a hard time recommending anything. Clarks tend to be my go-to comfort line because of my particular issues, not sure how they work for you. Are any of the above from Taryn Rose's line (she's an ortho or podiatrist, can't recall)? Spendy but since you aren't buying a new dress....</p> <p>Good luck on the shoe hunt!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679340 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:26:54 +0000 Suz 1679340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually think this dress is perfect for the setting and for the type of wedding you seem to be describing. Sounds like step-daughter-in-law (bride) does not care a hoot about convention and this is not a conservative situation. So go for it. Also agree 100% with standing out as step-mother. &nbsp;:) Or at any rate, being yourself amidst the crowd of ...well... &nbsp;As someone who has found myself in that position frequently my rule is, be <b>me</b>.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679330 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:32:40 +0000 Janet 1679330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say as long as the color won't clash or be too bold in possible formal family photos, wear the dress again! I also came up empty-handed in a search for a new dress for my stepson's upcoming wedding (also in August, but outdoors in the mid-Atlantic -- ugh!), so I am also wearing an old favorite that should blend in with the wedding party and be at least somewhat comfortable. So I understand! You look beautiful in this dress (and that's not an easy color to wear). Good luck with the shoe search -- looks like the others have you off to a good start on that front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679329 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:31:52 +0000 Neelie 1679329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress!<br />The Distillery district is fun, you definitely need comfy shoes, some of the roads are cobblestone and uneven. &nbsp;Are you near a Walking on a Cloud store? &nbsp;They are very helpful for finding comfortable shoes. &nbsp;I did a quick search on their website for silver sandals and came up with lots of hits&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.walkingonacloud.ca/Categories/8-Womens-Sandal.aspx/1/80000041%5esilver">http://www.walkingonacloud.ca/.....1%5esilver</a></p> <p>You can further refine by size etc, but it's better to go to a store and have them fit you.&nbsp;</p> <p>Congrats and enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679327 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:17:46 +0000 Muffin 1679327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you have thought it through- go for the repeat (&amp; try to find more occasions to wear it- truly gorgeous on you). Better to spend your time finding comfortable shoes rather than a shoes AND a new dress </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679317 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 12:35:48 +0000 Anonymous 1679317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing in that dress!&nbsp; Wear it again, and enjoy yourself at this happy occasion.&nbsp; I'm sure you'll find the perfect shoes to go with.&nbsp; But take a good dose of ibuprofen beforehand, just in case! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679310 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 12:21:52 +0000 RobinF 1679310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That dress looks beautiful on you and I love the idea of new silvery sandals with it. I was thinking along the same lines as muffin about being in the pictures but it sounds like you have addressed that issue. Sounds like it'll work great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679307 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 12:12:35 +0000 retailgirl 1679307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say, repeat the dress! Looks great. The Duchess of Cambridge has been repeating pieces like crazy lately! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679269 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:36:21 +0000 Style Fan 1679269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Summer.&nbsp; I agree that feet need to be comfortable.&nbsp; Or in my case not screaming in pain.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679265 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:32:41 +0000 Summer 1679265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd have no hesitation about re-wearing that gorgeous dress.&nbsp; It is stunning on you, and, if you are comfortable with wearing it, I don't see a problem.</p> <p>I love the shoe options that Firecracker found, so I hope you can find some of them locally.&nbsp; Totally agree that feet need to be comfortable at these occasions - I know I've suffered in the past!</p> <p>Good luck with the shoe shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679263 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:24:42 +0000 Style Fan 1679263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great questions regarding wearing the dress to both weddings.&nbsp; Lots of food for thought.&nbsp; The only overlap of guests to the weddings would be family from Mr. Style Fan's side (his brother and partner, sister, sister in law and brother's daughter.&nbsp; There may be some partners in there.)&nbsp; A very good friend of Mr SF is also coming who was at the first wedding.&nbsp; His partner wore the same dress to her daughter's wedding and his daughter's wedding (did you catch that).&nbsp; It was black but still.&nbsp; Actually she has worn it to a few weddings I have been to.<br />Ex Mrs SF has a huge extended family and they will be there.&nbsp; Who cares what they think.&nbsp; Not me.&nbsp; Ex Mrs SF&nbsp; usually wears black or navy.<br />Bride has one attendant and attendant can wear whatever she wants.&nbsp; So no colours are chosen.<br />Suz makes a good point.&nbsp; The venue's are very different.&nbsp; The guests will all new except for family and a few family friends.&nbsp; <br />Rachy the fabric is polyester.<br />We are having bride, groom, ex Mrs SF, her partner and bride's parents over for dinner in a few weeks.&nbsp; I can find out if there is objection to my wearing the dress then.&nbsp; Although knowing bride she will say wear what you want.<br />Good advice Ledonna.&nbsp; Yes I need to wear the shoes late in the day to be sure they are comfortable and walk in them for awhile.<br />Jane Mr SF worries about me sticking out.&nbsp; Not always a bad thing in my opinion given the family dynamics.&nbsp; Yeah for the Duchess of Cambridge.<br />Thanks Brooklyn, Carla, Suz, Shevia and&nbsp;Angie for the great feedback.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679256 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 07:51:26 +0000 Ledonna N. 1679256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on the upcoming wedding for your son. That dress will work and is stunning. Remember if you go shoe shopping go at the end of the day for foot swelling and walk around in them before you buy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679251 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 07:32:55 +0000 rachylou 1679251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You shine in the dress. No doubt about it. What's the fabric? Did you already say? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679236 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 06:06:52 +0000 Jane 1679236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Any chance that you could dye the dress professionally? It is gorgeous and the green is lovely but I'm thinking about what smittee says. </p> <p>That said Duchess of Cambridge wore the same dress to her daughters christening and queens birthday. So, may be I'm with Angie. </p> <p>I think that what Mr SF thinks is important and I kind of hear him thinking of a slightly softer colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679232 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 05:52:04 +0000 Brooklyn 1679232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with what Angie said. Great dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679201 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 02:40:07 +0000 Carla 1679201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This great dress deserves another outing. Wear it again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679189 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 02:26:02 +0000 Suz 1679189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, I'm in favour of wearing the same dress, too, unless stepsons mind. Different accessories, different venue -- it's a different time.&nbsp;</p> <p>The only other potential issue might be if they want family members to blend with wedding colours. But hopefully they don't.&nbsp;</p> <p>Off to research that designer... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679187 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 02:24:44 +0000 Jaime 1679187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress looks great - I think the idea of silver or pewter shoes is good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679180 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 02:18:46 +0000 Angie 1679180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous dress. LOVE the colour. </p> <p>If Stepsons don't mind, I vote wear the dress again. Why not! There is something wildly soothing, calming and egalitarian about making the same statement with the same dress at the next Stepson's wedding.  </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679174 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 01:54:47 +0000 Anonymous 1679174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi SF - I personally would not wear a dress that bold to the weddings of two brothers. There's a lot of guest overlap and I think people will remember the dress. For me, I would be uncomfortable with that.<br /> Them again, I would also be uncomfortable with a cobbled-together outfit--more so than the green dress.<br /> The dress itself is great and looks amazing on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679163 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 01:26:17 +0000 Style Fan 1679163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent question Muffin.&nbsp; I get along very well with the Stepsons but I am not in a leading role.&nbsp; I was in a group shot in the first wedding (formal photos) and who knows for the second wedding.&nbsp; <br />Mr. Style Fan thought the dress was a bit in your face in the photos even though he picked it out.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />My other option is to rent a dress.&nbsp; I have sort of looked for another dress and found nothing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679152 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 01:12:12 +0000 Muffin 1679152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a gorgeous dress on you and I really like some of the shoes Firecracker found. My only questions- were you in a lot of the photos with Stepson#1? Anticipate a lot of photos at Stepson #2 wedding? I'm all for multiple wearings (especially when it looks this great) but not sure I would want to wear it for the same type of family event (but that is just me). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679143 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 01:03:47 +0000 Style Fan 1679143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suz for the vote of confidence.&nbsp; The dress is from Jolibel.&nbsp; It is a Canadian brand and made in Canada.&nbsp; Yes the venue should be fun and I am looking forward to it.&nbsp; There will be a live band playing great dance music.&nbsp; I have ordered from Shoe.me and that is where I saw Sacha London.<br />I didn't wear a topper to Stepson #1's wedding.&nbsp; I don't usually take one because of all the people it doesn't seem that cold.&nbsp; I could take a wrap that is off white just in case.&nbsp; Good thinking.<br />Great ideas Firecracker.&nbsp; I will check out which ones are available in Canada.&nbsp; Thanks for looking for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-step-mother-of-groom-dress-and#post-1679119 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 23:53:45 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1679119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some I found on the Nordstrom site, in brands that might be available in Canada. </p>